Student Affairs

Student Affairs encompasses many aspects of the overall student experience and houses a number of student services including Counseling and Wellness Services, Case Management, Clubs and Organizations, Student Conduct, Student Disability Services, Student Engagement, Student Leadership, Student Success Coaching, Testing Services, and Veterans & Military Family Services. If you are looking for support or community, we can help you get connected!

Student Affairs strives to serve and give voice to all students by empowering them through opportunities for self-advocacy, connection, leadership, and mentorship to achieve their individual goals.

Office of Student Engagement and Success

Getting involved with clubs and organizations isn't just a way to stay busy at CWI; research at CWI shows that students who are engaged are more likely to stay in college, have a higher GPA, and graduate on their planned timeline. Getting engaged at CWI is a key to a successful college career, and gives students a head start on their futures.

The Office of Student Engagement provides ways for students to get involved with the campus community and build connections that will last far beyond their time at CWI. There are also opportunities for students to be heard and represented at Associated Students of the College of Western Idaho (ASCWI) meetings and student forums. All events and activities are designed to support students on their academic journey and enhance their college experience in meaningful and valuable ways.

All students are encouraged to get engaged on campus. This may mean taking a leadership role in student government or a student club, or it may mean investing in their future career by completing a leadership certificate program, connecting with a mentor, or networking with students, faculty, and potential employers at events hosted by CWI. Students are also able to form a new club through an easy process that Student Engagement can assist them with.

Student Engagement staff can be contacted at:

Amber Eubanks | Director, Student Retention & Engagement
Phone: 208.562.2416 | Email: ambereubanks@cwi.edu

Student success coaching

College of Western Idaho (CWI) recognizes that every student's journey is unique. To help students thrive, CWI provides a dedicated team of Success Coaches offering personalized guidance and support.  Success Coaches will proactively reach out throughout the year to help students stay on track and achieve their goals. They work with students one-on-one to identify strengths, navigate challenges, and create a plan to succeed. Coaches will provide support with study skills, time management, goal setting, and connections to valuable campus resources. CWI's Success Coaches are dedicated to empower students on their journey to achieve their full potential.

For more information about Student Success Coaching, please visit the Student Success Coaching Webpage.

Student Governance

The Associated Students of the College of Western Idaho (ASCWI) consists of all tuition-paying members of the College of Western Idaho. The purpose of ASCWI includes serving as the “official voice” of the student body by acting as a liaison between the student body and the administration. ASCWI initiatives are driven by the mission to enhance the student experience through developing student activities, providing resources to students, and exemplifying good citizenship. Those engaged with ASCWI have the opportunity to develop leadership skills through student participation in college service activities and civic engagement opportunities.

ASCWI serves as the umbrella for all Registered Clubs and Organizations through its Executive Council and the Senate. All elected and appointed officers of ASCWI must be enrolled in at least six (6) credits and maintain a 3.0 semester and cumulative grade point average (GPA). Officers for clubs are required to be enrolled in at least one (1) credit and maintain a 2.0 GPA unless stated otherwise by the club's governing documents.

For more information about these services, please visit the Student Affairs webpage.

Student Conduct

Students who apply to College of Western Idaho (CWI) choose to become a member of a proud, vibrant, and diverse educational community. CWI is a community built upon the foundational values of excellence, innovation, integrity, caring, respect, and a commitment to empowering students to succeed. These principles form the bedrock upon which CWI seeks to develop itself and enrich its community, a goal that cannot be achieved without integrity, both in action and intent. CWI strives to create an environment where inquiry and growth are supported by a shared sense of respect and an implicit responsibility to care for each other. As members of this community, students agree to hold themselves and every member of the CWI community to a higher set of ideals.

The Student Code of Conduct describes a set of policies designed to reflect CWI's unique culture while ensuring that all who seek knowledge are held to the same standards. This Code is intended to provide a framework upon which students can rely to reflect and uphold CWI's commitment to procedural fairness, equitable treatment, and a sense of shared accountability. Students are encouraged to become familiar with what is expected of them and what they can expect from each other to ensure that they, as members of this community, have the best possible opportunity for success during their time at  College of Western Idaho. 

Policies, procedures, and processes (grievances, appeals, etc.) are defined within the Student Handbook. It is each student's responsibility to read and understand the CWI Student Handbook.

For more information, please contact the Dean of Students at 208.562.2106.